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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

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$34,162 - $65,769

Country: United States

Currency: USD

Updated: 11 Mar 2019

Individuals Reporting: 812

Job Description for Radiographer

A radiographer works with medical imaging equipment (particularly X-rays) to create images of patients that a physician may use in diagnosing injuries and disease. They typically work in hospitals, large clinics or as part of a dedicated radiography business that sees referrals for these procedures. Radiographers prepare and set up equipment for each patient, as well as help keep the patient at ease throughout the process while creating medically useful images. Radiographers are typically different from radiologists; radiographers normally create diagnostic imaging before giving them to another medical professional for interpretation, while radiologists may be involved in both imaging and interpretation.

Typically, radiographers see patients with referrals from a primary care physician or emergency practitioner who has already performed a preliminary examination. From that examination, the radiographer is presented with instructions on what information is needed from X-ray or other scanned imaging. The radiographer decides what equipment will best create the required images and creates them. Radiographers may also be asked to perform follow-up imaging work to assess treatment progress, and they help ensure the proper functioning of all imaging equipment in his or her department.

Most radiographers begin in this career field by taking classes at community colleges or vocational schools that offer specialized training in this area. Most jurisdictions or employers also require radiographers to hold certification in the field as well. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

Radiographer Tasks

Work with patients, explain testing procedure, and put them at ease through the x-ray process.

Fill out daily inspection reports, paperwork, and documentation as required.

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Pay by Experience Level for Radiographer

Pay by Experience for a Radiographer has a positive trend. An entry-level Radiographer with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $42,000 based on 361 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Radiographer with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $49,000 based on 152 salaries. An experienced Radiographer which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $49,000 based on 120 salaries. A Radiographer with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $61,000 based on 60 salaries.

Radiographer Reviews

Q: What is it like working as a Radiographer?

Radiographer in Los Angeles:

"Busy."

Pros: Speaking Chinese

Cons: Competitive

Radiographer in Centennial:

"Not as good as it sounds."

Don't do it. School is too expensive for pay rate. You will be treated like a monkey, if you find a job.